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I am a fully certified infant sleep consultant. I have a BSC in Cognitive Science, PGCE in Primary Education, MA in Education.

18/08/2025

💤 Bedsharing Truths: What Parents Really Need to Know

“The honest pros & cons of sharing your bed with your little one”

💛 Gentle, informed choices for your family.
The Cons

🚫 It’s not always perfect:
Might put a strain on your relationship
Can make you feel ‘touched out’ or trapped
May require you to go to bed earlier than you’d like

The Pros
🌿 But it can also be beautiful:
It can increases feelings of closeness with your child
It makes night feeds easier (especially breastfeeding)
It can mean more sleep for everyone

Balanced Perspective
Bedsharing isn’t “good” or “bad” — it’s about what works for your family.

If you choose to bedshare, make sure it’s done safely (e.g., following the guidelines).

💬 Do you bedshare? What’s been your biggest pro or con?👇🏾🙏🏾

Share in the comments — your story might help another tired parent.

12/08/2025

Today has been a scorcher 🥵 so I thought this post might be timely.

The temperature of your baby at night can really affect sleep as well as their safety.

Here are some signs that your baby could be hot at night:

🌡️Warm to touch

🌡️flushed or red face

🌡️feeling clammy

🌡️rapid breathing

🌡️frequent waking

🌡️heat rash

If your baby feels too hot remove a layer of clothing (nappy only is fine) as over heating is a risk factor for SIDS.

Is it a warm where you are ? Let us know in the comments 👇🏽

05/08/2025

Why doesn't my baby take a long lunchtime nap ? 👆🏾

31/07/2025

Overtired or undertired which one is messing with your baby’s sleep?! 😵‍💫

It’s one of the most common (and confusing!) challenges I see as a holistic sleep consultant.

✔️ Both can cause sleep resistance
✔️ Both can lead to early wakes
But the signs and solutions are totally different.

Here’s a quick breakdown to help you figure out what’s really going on ⬆️

💤 Undertired babies often take ages to fall asleep, seem wide awake at bedtime, and might have split nights or early starts.

😴 Overtired babies tend to be more emotional, wired, or hyper before bed—and wake more overnight.

👣 The key is not more rules, but more attunement. When we follow our children’s cues instead of rigid wake windows, sleep gets easier.

🧠 Want to go deeper? I talk about this in my courses & 1:1 support too!

📌 Save this for the next time bedtime feels off
💬 Drop a 💤 if this resonates or tag a tired friend who needs to see this

29/07/2025

Here’s one reason (of many) why I don’t use sleep training or cry-it-out…⁣
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🧠 Babies don’t learn to self-soothe by being left to cry.
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They learn to regulate their emotions through connection, not isolation.⁣
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Humans are wired to co-regulate. We feel safe, learn, and grow when we’re supported by someone who responds to our needs — especially in those vulnerable moments, like bedtime and night wakes.⁣
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When we respond with love and affection, we’re not “spoiling” them — we’re teaching them that the world is safe, that their feelings matter, and that they’re not alone.⁣
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✨ This is how true self-regulation begins.
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Leaving a baby to cry alone might eventually stop the crying… but it doesn't teach emotional regulation. It teaches silence. And that their night-time needs don’t matter.⁣
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If you’ve ever been told that responding to your baby is a “bad habit” — I want you to know: you’re doing it right. 💛

24/07/2025

When will I get a break from doing bedtime ?

Are you the default parent when it comes to bedtime ? Or perhaps you are the only parent.
This can feel really tough because it's often the time when everyone is tired, and a little frazzled (that's how I feel anyway!).

It's the time when little ones need lots of undivided attention and we are often craving some much needed 'down' time.

Here are some tips which really help me:

✔ I remind myself to put my phone away and to give my children my full attention (this makes bedtime much easier with fewer meltdowns).

✔ l lie with them until they are asleep (saves the curtain calls) and most importantly I use it as rest time. I close my eyes and recharge. I also really treasure this time because I know they won't want me to do this forever 💕

✔ We have a consistent bedtime routine (again this reduces the chance of meltdowns and it helps the onset of sleep).

✔ I aim for bedtime to be at a roughly consistent time but bring it a little earlier or later depending on energy levels and emotions.

✔ If the meltdowns happen, I focus on connecting and calming first and then on sleep.

I'd love to know what bedtime is like for you. Let me know in the comments 👇🏽

22/07/2025

Separation Anxiety and Sleep

Separation anxiety is a normal developmental phase and one that can be very hard on the preferred parent because often during this time no one less will do (when previously they were happy to go to others) and the chances of getting a moment to yourself during this time is slim!

So first of all, be kind to yourself and know that it is a phase which will pass. It is not

⛔AVOID

Sneaking away .

Starting something new e.g a new way to settle them

Any big changes

☑️DO

Stick to your predictable bedtime routine

Co-regulate with extra support or check-ins if they need them

📍 SAVE this for when you need it.

21/07/2025

6-8 month olds tend to

☑️have between 2- 4 naps

☑️need lots of support to fall asleep

☑️only stay awake for 1.5- 2 hrs

They may also start:

☑️to have an earlier bedtime ( often when they drop the 3rd nap)

☑️sleeping in their own room (but they don't have to!)

☑️ take cot naps (some babies will never do this and will still sleep through the night!)

SAVE 📍this for when you need it 🙏🏾

17/07/2025

6 things that are useful to know about toddlers

☑️ They often start walking at this age which can affect sleep

☑️ They usually drop to one nap around 12- 18 months

☑️ Those with low sleep need may be ready to drop their nap entirely

☑️They need 10-14 hours of sleep in a 24 hour period

☑️ The may start having night terrors

SAVE this for when you need it ❤️🙏🏾

15/07/2025

9-12 month olds tend to

☑️ only stay awake for 3- 4 hrs

☑️have 2 naps

☑️Have bedtime between 6-8pm

They may also:

☑️Go through a period of separation anxiety

☑️start to have preferences for naps e.g. cot/pram only

☑️Go through developmental leaps which may mean sleep is tough

How old is your little one ?
What are they currently doing ?

Let us know in the comments 👇🏽

09/07/2025

08/07/2025

NEWBORNS

Most newborns:

☑️ like to sleep on you or close to you often need lots of support to fall asleep

☑️often need lots of support to fall asleep

☑️most can only stay awake for 20-40 minutes

☑️often like to be held for naps

☑️spend most of their days feeding & sleeping

☑️like to go to bed late

Does this sound like your newborn ?

DROP a 💛 or DM the word NEWBORN for your FREE newborn guide 👇🏾

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About Me

The Face behind Teach To Sleep

I am a certified Holistic Sleep Coach qualified at OCN Level 3. I have a BSC in Cognitive Science, PGCE in Primary Education, MA in Education and I am currently studying for a PhD in Education.

Before having my own children I taught in an inner-London primary school and experienced first-hand how vital sleep, routine, consistency and setting gentle parenting boundaries are to giving children the right environment to learn and thrive.

Sleep is essential to our well being and without it we struggle to perform the simplest of tasks. I firmly believe that teaching your child to learn the skill of falling asleep and the ability to resettle is vital for the whole family’s well-being.